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Rainy window. Photo by Joy Stamp on UNSPLASH

Rainy window. Photo by Joy Stamp on UNSPLASH

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Rainy Christmas not nearly as bad as frozen one in 2022

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
   A wet Christmas beats a frozen one any day of the week.    After suffering through all-time low temperatures last Christmas weekend, the biggest weather challenge this year over the holiday weekend was about 2.5 inches of rain.
The old courthouse survived another turn of the calendar this year, as the county takes bids with hopes of finally tearing the old build down after more than a decade. FILE

The old courthouse survived another turn of the calendar this year, as the county takes bids with hopes of finally tearing the old build down after more than a decade. FILE

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The year that was in government

Donald Fraser
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
• Coming Friday, the year in people.      The former county courthouse and county administration building in downtown Clarkesville remained in the news in 2023, in a sort of lingering death throes.
President Marshall Criser holds old Articles of Incorporation for Piedmont University dated June 1, 1985, shortly after taking over as president. FILE

President Marshall Criser holds old Articles of Incorporation for Piedmont University dated June 1, 1985, shortly after taking over as president. FILE

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Criser marks successful first year leading Piedmont

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 22, 2023
   January will mark one year since Marshall Criser stepped into the role of president at Piedmont University, and it is safe to say he’s enjoyed his time on the campus and in the mountains.    “I love this university. I love this community.
Photo of a pile of cash. Photo by Alexander Grey/Unsplash

Photo of a pile of cash. Photo by Alexander Grey/Unsplash

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County breaks bank on middle management in ’23

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 22, 2023
   When Derick Canupp left Habersham County’s employ last year, he was a busy man.    Canupp, now the public works director and assistant county manager in White County, was supervising the Habersham County Airport, the county landfill and the road department.
Workers undertake moving the sewer lines near the Johnny Mize Bridge in Demorest. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Workers undertake moving the sewer lines near the Johnny Mize Bridge in Demorest. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Work on Mize Bridge will last until 2026

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 22, 2023
   Demorest has seen its share of construction, change and progress throughout 2023, and the beginning work on the Johnny Mize Bridge near downtown will be going on for the next two years.    The $6.
The lights in Cornelia City Park have been a staple of Christmas here for more than three decades. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

The lights in Cornelia City Park have been a staple of Christmas here for more than three decades. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Cornelia shines bright for all

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 22, 2023
   Cornelia City Park fills with Christmas lights and decorations every holiday season and sees thousands of visitors who come to see the lit up reindeer, snowmen, elves who are sure to get someone into the holiday spirit.
Habersham Central’s Bethany Lyons swims in the Raiders’ meet at the University of Georgia on Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Bethany Lyons swims in the Raiders’ meet at the University of Georgia on Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders make a splash in final meet of ’23

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   The Habersham Central swim team was in Athens over the weekend for the Clarke-Oconee Invitational. The meet, held at University of Georgia’s Gabrielsen Natatorium, was hosted jointly by Clarke Central and Oconee County high schools. The event fielded 28 men’s teams and 22 women’s squads.
Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate during a game last season. Burrell is a dual-threat who can hit as well as he deals from the mound. FILE

Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate during a game last season. Burrell is a dual-threat who can hit as well as he deals from the mound. FILE

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Habersham hurler headed to Oglethorpe

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell has done plenty for the Diamond Raiders over the years – pitching, playing first base and appearing in the outfield for Coach Chris Akridge’s club.
Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis fires a jumper from the corner. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Jalen Davis fires a jumper from the corner. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders stay hot, edge Greer in showcase

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   The Raiders were riding a five-game win streak, but hardly anybody gave them a chance to extend it to six against 10-1 Greer (S.C.) in the Franklin County Showcase over the weekend.    Yet an impressive Habersham defensive effort ultimately proved the difference in a 59-58 Raider victory.
At Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at the VFW Memorial Park, Josslyn Webber, Zaelice Phasavang and Gabriel Morales ensure each veteran has a wreath placed on their headstone after the ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

At Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at the VFW Memorial Park, Josslyn Webber, Zaelice Phasavang and Gabriel Morales ensure each veteran has a wreath placed on their headstone after the ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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‘Honor those who serve’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   Wreaths Across America expanded to three sites in Habersham County on Saturday, the day the program was celebrated nationwide.